Work-Life Balance and Interpersonal Relationships as Predictors of Job Satisfaction among Police Constables in Mysuru City

AbstractWork-life balance and interpersonal relationships are recognized as key determinants ofemployee well-being, performance, and satisfaction—particularly in high-stress professionssuch as policing. Police constables, who represent the operational foundation of lawenforcement agencies, often experience prolonged working hours, rigid schedules, and socialisolation, resulting in difficulties maintaining work-life harmony. This study investigates thepredictive influence of work-life balance and interpersonal relationships on job satisfactionamong police constables in Mysuru City. Using a correlational research design with a sampleof 180 constables, standardized scales were administered to assess work-life balance,interpersonal relationship quality, and job satisfaction. Regression analysis revealed that bothwork-life balance (β = 0.42, p < 0.001) and interpersonal relationships (β = 0.36, p < 0.001)significantly predicted job satisfaction, jointly explaining 58% of the variance. The studyconcludes that enhanced interpersonal rapport and flexible organizational support are crucialin improving satisfaction and morale among law enforcement personnel.e